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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

2/5/2012
Richard N. Shapiro
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Virginia Man Killed by Car while Helping Semi Driver

A Virginia man was struck by a car and killed while he was helping a semi driver back his truck out of a parking lot.

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Crashes Caused by Trucks

2/3/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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I-81 Rear-End Collision Between Tractor-Trailers Leaves One Driver Dead

The crash near Lexington, VA, occurred when one big rig slammed into the back of a truck that had stopped in a lane temporarily closed for roadwork.

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

2/3/2012
Kevin Duffan
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Man Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Hampton

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car while trying to cross Victoria Boulevard.

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2/3/2012
James Lewis
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Speed Cited as Cause of Crash in West Virginia

The driver was apparently speeding and lost control of the Grand Am and crashing into a Progressive Bank.

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Boat/Watercraft Accidents

2/3/2012
Randy Appleton
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Brazilian Blow Out Products Unsafe for Consumers

The maker of the popular Brazilian Blowout hair products admit they misled consumers about the presence of formaldehyde in their products.

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Railroad Injury/FELA

2/2/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Ten Injured When Amtrak Train Collides With Semi in Michigan

The collision occurred even as Amtrak, CSX, Norfolk Southern and other rail companies are fighting federal rules for installing crash-avoidance technology.

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

2/2/2012
Richard N. Shapiro
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Understanding Virginia Uninsured Driver Insurance and Hit-and-Run Accidents

Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage through your insurance policy ensures you receive compensation for any injuries and property damage in any wreck.

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2/2/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Several Injured in Five-Car Wreck on I-64 in Norfolk, VA

When many cars are involved in an accident that leaves several injured, victims should speak with a personal injury lawyer to discuss their leagl options.

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Wrongful Death

2/1/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Man Hit, Killed by Yellow Cab in Hampton, VA

The fatal pedestrian accident on Victory Boulevard was the second such incident in the city with a 30-hour period beginning January 29, 2012.

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2/1/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Boones Mill, VA Teen Killed in Car Crash

The driver of the vehicle was speeding around a curve on Route 122 when she lost control and hit several other vehicles.

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1/31/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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A Deadly Week for Virginia Pedestrians

Fatal pedestrians accidents occurred on I-64 in Norfolk, Military Highway in Chesapeake and N. King Street in Hampton between January 23 and 29, 2012.

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1/31/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Deadly Week for Virginia Pedestrians

Fatal pedestrians accidents occurred on I-64 in Norfolk, Military Highway in Chesapeake, and N. King Street in Hampton between January 23 and 29, 2012.

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1/31/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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One Deadly Week for Virginia Pedestrians

Fatal pedestrians accidents occurred on I-64 in Norfolk, Military Highway in Chesapeake, and N. King Street in Hampton between January 23 and 29, 2012.

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

1/31/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Charges Expected Against Teenager Who Caused t. Albans, WV Wreck

The accident on Hughes Creek Road left four people injured, and the at-fault driver is suspected of having been intoxicated.

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1/31/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Woman Injured in I-77 Accident in West Virginia

When a woman’s car slowed down and subsequently stopped on the interstate through the town of Mineral Springs, other cars swerved to avoid a collision.

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Dangerous Drugs & Devices/Product Recalls

1/31/2012
Richard N. Shapiro
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese May Have Caused Injury Before Being Recalled

A man required surgery after eating a bowl of packaged pasta that contained a piece of metal. He has filed a product liability lawsuit.

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Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

1/31/2012
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Small Plane Crash Landing in Suffolk, VA Highlights Risks for Pilots and Passengers

Both men walked away from the emergency landing. An investigation into what prevented their airplane's nosecone landing gear from deploying is ongoing.

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Wrongful Death

1/30/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Woman Killed in Hampton, VA Pedestrian Accident

The fatal crash occurred shortly before dawn on January 29, 2012. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene on N. King Street.

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

1/29/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Four Killed in Wrong-Wa Crash on U.S. 50 in Maryland

Wrong way crashes can be devastating and often occur during the night or early morning hours. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and family.

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Mass Transit (Airline, Train, Bus)

1/29/2012
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Compensation Offered to Costa Concordia Survivors

Carnival Cruise Lines subsidiary Costa Crociere is offering passengers who escaped the ship roughly $14,400.

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Crashes Caused by Trucks

1/28/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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The Top 18 Causes of Truck Accidents in the United States

A recent federal study pinpointed the top eighteen causes of commercial truck accidents in the United States, from driver distraction to trucker fatigue.

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

1/27/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Virginia on Pace for Record Number of Teen Traffic Deaths in 2012

Eleven drivers and passengers between 17 and 20 died in accidents in the first 24 days of this year, compared with just three fatalities in January 2011.

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1/27/2012
Randy Appleton
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New Bill Would Limit Virginia Teen Drivers' Cellphone Use

The state state senate OK'ed a proposal to make using a cell phone behind the wheel of a moving vehicle a primary offense for young licensed drivers.

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Crashes Caused by Trucks

1/26/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Virginia Truck Attorneys Needed to Sort out Tractor-Trailer vs. Tractor-Trailer Accident

Tractor-trailer accidents and fatalities are increasing. Sometimes it is not the truck drivers fault. Our Virginia truck injury attorneys represent those

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Car & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

1/26/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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One Teen Killed, Others Injured in Virginia Car Accident

A 17-year-old died in a Franklin County, VA, multivehicle crash caused, at least in part, by speeding.

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